Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, March 5th, 2020
1. Oyo Signs MoU With Finnish Consortium To establish Energy Innovation Centre
Oyo State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Finnish Consortium, which included a number of listed companies, to establish an Energy Innovation Centre for Excellence in the state.
2. UN Chief Perez De Cuellar Is Dead
Former UN chief Javier Perez de Cuellar, who was known for his peace-making efforts including brokering a ceasefire in the Iran-Iraq war, died Wednesday in his native Peru, aged 100, his son said
3. Coronavirus: Bauchi Airport Under Surveillance, Fasting And Prayer Declared
The Bauchi State Government has placed the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport in Bauchi under surveillance to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state.
4. Woman Arraigned For Bathing Neighbour With Urine
34-year-old Sherifat Shakirudeen, has pleaded not guilty to the charge against her by a Lagos Magistrates’ Court sitting in Igbosere.
5. Teacher Proposes To Girlfriend Through Newspaper Article
The guy who is a Kenyan high school teacher, got people talking after he proposed to girlfriend, Turah Mokeira, through a newspaper.
6. US Elections: Democrats Fear A 2016 Repeat In 2020
After Joe Biden’s stunning comeback on Super Tuesday, the Democratic Party is once again facing the nightmare of 2016: a collision course between its establishment candidate and Bernie Sanders that could leave the party fractured and weakened come November.
7. Coronavirus Disrupts Life In Italy, Schools Shutdown Over Increasing Death Rate
Italy will close all schools and universities from today Thursday, as it also rolled out other emergency measures to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Europe’s worst-hit country as the death toll and number of cases jumped.
8. Coronavirus: Kemi Olunloyo Shares Shocking Airport Experience
According to the 55-year-old, the airport did not put any preventive measures in place for passengers against coronavirus.
9. #UltimateLove: Nollywoods’ Ngozi Nwosu Reveals Plans To Marry Again
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu has revealed that if she finds true love, she is ready and willing to settle down in husband’s house.
10. #CoronavirusUpdates: James Bond’s “No Time To Die” Postponed
No Time to Die, an upcoming James Bond movie release date is now delayed for seven months due to fears of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
One of the fastest-growing financial service providers in Nigeria, Heritage Bank Plc, is celebrating 7 years of its existence.
12. Ooni Of Ife Celebrates Fifth Year Of Rulership By Empowering 50 Youths
To celebrate his 5th year on the throne, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is empowering 50 youths to become millionaires.
13. 6.1 Billion For Rehabilitation Of Kotonkarfe Bridge
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the sum of N6.1 billion for the rehabilitation of Murtala Mohammed Bridge in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State.
14. Masquerade Crushed By Petrol Tanker Driver
Masquerading is an ancient practice of the African culture which has been in existence for a very long time.
15. Coronavirus: Iran Rejects US Aid
Iran’ s President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday dismissed a US offer to help the Islamic republic fight its coronavirus outbreak, charging that “ vicious” American sanctions are depriving the country of medicine.
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